if you are using twisted pair interface you'll need a"null cable" (conductors 1&2 to 3&6 at one end) or a hub Doug > -----Original Message----- > From: Lance W. Kephart [SMTP:[log in to unmask]] > Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 1998 10:30 AM > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] Networking Two PC's > > >I am looking for some direction on the easiest > >way to network two PC's. Both machines will be > >running Windows 95. I have a couple of Ethernet > >NIC's if they could be used to accomplish this. > > Steve, > > Here's a summary of the last thread that I > kept on this. Hope it helps! > > 1. Install AND configure the NIC. > 2. Install the device driver for the NIC. > 3. Install a protocol (NETBEUI works) for the > device driver. > 4. Install a service (CLIENT FOR MICROSOFT > NETWORKS is normal) > 5. Turn on file and/or print sharing in at least > one PC > 6. Each PC must be identified and included in the > same workgroup. > > If using co-axial 10base2 cable then make sure > one end is grounded and both ends are terminated > with a 50ohm resistor. > > Use RG-58 cable. > > Best of luck! > > ************************************************* > Lance Kephart > Kephart's Korner > http://www.geocities.com/siliconvalley/vista/7192 > ************************************************* > > > > Get your FREE, private e-mail > account at http://www.mailcity.com